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Wellington wind forces Anzac Day wreath-laying indoors
A much-reduced national service for Anzac Day took place in Wellington after high winds caused the cancellation of the main event.

Cash fare boxes stolen from Wellington buses
Police are investigating a string of cash fare boxes stolen from buses in Wellington.

Swipe card found in Antarctica 13 years after being lost in Wellington
The card end up under two metres of ice, at the bottom of the ocean, 4000 kilometres away from where it was lost

Reading Cinema: Wellington council ends negotiation on deal to reopen complex
Senior council staff have not been able to reach "the best possible outcomes for Wellingtonians" in negotiations with the company.

Wellington Phoenix becoming world leader when it comes to late drama
When it comes to late drama, the Wellington Phoenix are becoming a world leader this season.

Woman found dead in Wellington harbour formally identified
The woman found dead in in the water off Mahina Bay was a 60-year-old Hutt Valley woman who had recently been living in Levin.

Rarely seen titipounamu spotted in Wellington
A bird species rarely seen in the capital is believed to still be lingering around after being spotted in a Wellington suburb.

Fire and Emergency investigate suspicious fire in abandoned Wellington building
The fire broke out at the old 'Boys Institute' building in Wellington.

Body found in Wellington Harbour
Police are appealing for information to help identify the woman, who was found in the water off Mahina Bay about 8am.

How the coolest little capital is shrinking
It's not the first time a government has targeted public servants for job cuts, but this time Wellington is really feeling it.

Controversial Treaty of Waitangi exhibition at Te Papa to be taken down soon
A Treaty of Waitangi display at Te Papa in Wellington which was spray painted last year will be taken down next week.

Wellington's Bucket Fountain targeted by anti-war protesters
The water has been dyed a deep red and posters have been stuck around its perimeter.

Reading Cinemas disappointed by failed $32m deal with Wellington council
The company says it learnt the deal was not going ahead just prior to a meeting they thought was to sign off the plan.

'We can't forget those people': Public sector job cuts not just impacting Wellington
At least 400 of the thousands of jobs on the line so far are outside Wellington, according to the Public Service Association.

Vera Ellen wins 2024 Taite Music Prize
Wellington artist Vera Ellen has won the prestigious Taite Music Prize for 2024.

Wellington water pipe under SH2 at risk
A pipe that travels under a major Hutt Valley Highway and carries all Upper Hutt's sewage could fail, engineers say.

Wet and windy Anzac Day forecast
Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington dawn ceremonies should be dry but wind and rain expected for Anzac Day, especially in the south.

'I picked up the pen' - How poetry helped save a NZ refugee's life
Abdul Samad Haidari became a refugee at the age of 10. His second book of poetry The Unsent Condolences was launched recently at Unity Books in Poneke Wellington.

Police and specialist firefighters investigate fire in abandoned Wellington building
The blaze broke in the old 'Boys Institute' building on Tasman Street.

Wellington Phoenix keep A-League premiership hopes alive with draw against Newcastle Jets
They have gone back to the top of the A-League after a 1-1 draw with the Newcastle Jets.

Wellington sensei preparing disabled students for first karate tournament
Stephen Hilson has spent years teaching karate to Wellington people with disabilities - now they are set to compete in their first tournament.

Government sent 'please explain' letter to Wellington City Council over transport disagreement
The contents were revealed in correspondence from Simeon Brown and Chris Bishop to Wellington's Mayor.